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Frequently asked questions and contact

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  Why does taking part offer a unique opportunity?
  You’ll operate in a self-managing, interdisciplinary team in which you’ll tackle a specific social issue and work towards a concrete end result. This includes, for example, writing a business plan, setting up or maintaining a website, attracting sponsors and making contact with companies and institutions. You’ll be supervised by VU ambassadors and the Demonstrator Lab, and you’ll receive an integrated training programme. This allows you to put your (theoretical) knowledge into practice, working with students from various disciplines.

  How does the recruitment and selection process work?
  Registration is open. You can sign up by sending an email to dreamteams@vu.nl Let us know which team you prefer and why. Furthermore, we would like to know what you study and what year you are in. After your application, you will receive a response within a week.

  Do you have additional questions? Then send an e-mail to dreamteams@vu.nl and we will contact you.

  Do the Dream Teams receive study credits?  
  You’re eligible for 6 extracurricular ECTS if you write a report about your Dream Team. The report must contain a number of elements, which you can ask the ambassador or a member of the supervisory team about in advance.

  In some cases, it’s possible to earn 6 intracurricular ECTS because the credits can be integrated into an existing programme component – for example, a practical internship or elective. It’s up to the programme whether or not to offer this.

  How much time does it take to participate?
  You’ll spend an average of 6-10 hours a week on Dream Team activities. In consultation with the team, you’re free to spend more or less time on the assignment, but it’s not the intention that you stop in the meantime.

  What are the selection criteria? Do I need good grades?
  Selection is primarily based on your motivation. Knowledge and expertise relating to the topic of the Dream Team are also considered. Furthermore, we aim to bring students from different study programmes together in a team. Do you have contagious enthusiasm and an enterprising attitude? If so, this could work to your advantage! Grades and study progress may also be taken into account in the selection process (as a secondary factor).

  What’s the duration of a Dream Team?
  A Dream Team is active for one academic year. In September, we ask for a bit of extra time to orient the new team and to give the programme a good start.

  Does a Dream Team have funding at their disposal?
  Yes, every Dream Team receives seed capital. We also expect you to look for sponsors and financiers yourself, which is part of the learning process.

  Does it matter which study programme I’m doing? 
  No, whichever study programme you’re following, you can make a meaningful contribution from any discipline.

  What’s the working language of the team?
  Dutch or English – you decide among yourselves.

  Where do the Dream Teams carry out their activities?
  The Dream Teams have their own shared space in the W&N building.

  Where can I go with further questions?  
  Email your questions to dreamteams@vu.nl

• Experiences of previous students

  "I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with the amazing students and athletes at PULSE Racing alongside my studies. At PULSE Racing, I learned an awful lot about inclusivity, FES and rehabilitation. My time at PULSE Racing has inspired me for the rest of my life. PULSE Racing is really about people, not just technology."
  - Nadja, master's student in Artificial Intelligence

  "Thanks to PULSE Racing, I can feel my legs working again. Cycling with electrical stimulation is not just sport, it is freedom."
  - PULSE Racing athlete

  "In the past year, I have learnt an awful lot! Working together with students from different studies was super fun - I even enjoyed it more than my studies!"
  - Eva, History student

  "This year was one of the highlights of my studies. It was inspiring and educational and really a special experience."
  - Melanie, International Business Law student

  "Last year, I was part of VU Vital with great enthusiasm. I not only learned a lot, but also actively contributed to various projects. For example, I set up the promotion of hearing protection, developed a research project ánd took care of all the planning. I could immediately apply my research skills in practice. Moreover, I worked within a theme that fits perfectly with my future: health and well-being. VU Vital was an inspiring start to my career!"
  - Lex de Ruijter, master Human Movement Sciences

• Contact

  Would you like to be part of one of the Dream Teams? You can sign up by sending an email to dreamteams@vu.nl. Let us know which team you prefer and why. Furthermore, we would like to know what you are studying and what year you are in.

  Do you have additional questions? Then send an e-mail to dreamteams@vu.nl and we will contact you.
  

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